Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg detailed how he was added to a Signal group on March 11 by Donald Trump's national security adviser Michael Walz. He wrote that he initially thought somebody was probably masquerading as Waltz trying to trap him. Two days later, Goldberg was added to a Signal chat group called 'Houthi PC small group' where JD Vance, Pete Hegseth debated on the attack on Houthis before it happened.
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Journalist Megyn Kelly said it is not normal behavior to open the camera while crying and it's something only actresses do during their performance -- as she was reacting to Selena Gomez's now-deleted video of sobbing over deportation. After facing a massive backlash, Selena deleted the video though the criticisms did not stop.
Elon Musk criticized Republican senator Todd Young, calling him a 'deep state puppet' over Tulsi Gabbard’s confirmation, but later retracted after a conversation with Young. The senator's stance on Gabbard's nomination for DNI has sparked intense criticism from many Republicans. Senator Yong will be a great ally in restoring power to the people from the vast, unelected bureaucracy," Elon Musk posted hinting that he probably convinced him.
President Donald Trump indicated that the United States would take over the Gaza Strip for reconstruction without deploying troops. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified that he did not commit to putting boots on the ground. The United States won't be going to pay for the rebuilding of Gaza but Trump administration will work with the partners in the region for the reconstruction of Gaza, Leavitt said.
Pakistan's opposition criticizes government efforts to further suppress freedom of speech through the proposed Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act. The law seeks to create an agency to control social media content, impose registration requirements, and penalize disinformation with imprisonment, continuing the crackdown ahead of last year's contested election.
President Trump has criticized Harvard University, labeling it as an "Anti-Semitic, Far Left Institution" amid a legal battle over funding freezes. Trump's administration has targeted universities accused of tolerating anti-Semitism, threatening their funding and foreign student enrollment. Harvard has responded by filing a lawsuit against the government, challenging the imposed conditions on federal grants.
Beachgoers in Margate, UK, were left stunned after discovering a mysterious sea creature with a skeletal head and fishtail washed ashore on March 10. Paula Regan described its body as resembling a grotesque mermaid. The identity of the creature remains unknown, sparking curiosity and speculation among onlookers and online. Photos of the discovery reveal a gaunt, emaciated figure, drawing considerable attention.
James Coxall, frustrated with the ongoing eight-month-long road damage in Castle Camps, creatively highlighted a large pothole by placing artificial legs in it. His humorous display, crafted from discarded clothing and timber, gained positive attention from locals and social media. The local authority has promised to assess and repair the road soon.
A football match in Germany was abruptly canceled after the referee was bitten in the testicle by a young child. The incident occurred before the match between FC Taxi Duisburg II and SV Rot-Weiss Mülheim, leaving the referee in too much pain to continue officiating. The match will be rescheduled.
The United States and Britain on Friday announced sanctions against Russia's energy sector, including oil giant Gazprom Neft, just days before outgoing President Joe Biden leaves office. The US State Department announced it was also taking action against Russia's energy sector, "sanctioning nearly 80 entities and individuals, including those engaged in the active production and export of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia."